Observed Signal · Sep 28, 2026 · Ratings Report · Source: DWDL · Impact: 1/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
Klopp Match Lowers Henssler Finale Ratings
The season finale of Vox's cooking show 'Grill den Henssler' recorded its lowest ratings of the season on Sunday evening against a German national football match featuring Jürgen Klopp. The episode averaged 800,000 viewers and a 3.9% market share in both the total audience and the 14-49 demographic. This contrasted with the strong performance of the previous five summer specials, which averaged 1.17 million viewers and an 8.8% market share among 14-49 year-olds. Other broadcasters aired reruns or alternative programming, with ZDF's 'Das Traumschiff' attracting 3.53 million viewers, making it the strongest non-football offering. RTL's NFL coverage also struggled, with market shares between 3.1% and 4.2% in the prime-time demographic.
News about German TV ratings for individual shows; relevant to media industry but not a major adtech/martech event.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Vox's 'Grill den Henssler' season finale attracted 800,000 viewers on September 27, 2026, a season low.
- The episode achieved a 3.9% market share among total viewers and the 14-49 demographic.
- Previous five summer specials averaged 1.17 million viewers and 8.8% market share among 14-49 year-olds.
- ZDF's 'Das Traumschiff' rerun drew 3.53 million viewers, making it the strongest non-football program.
- RTL's NFL coverage on the same evening reached market shares between 3.1% and 4.2% in the 14-49 demographic.
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Klopp's RTL Debut Draws Over 10 Million Viewers
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